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  • Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Honours) (Diagnostic Radiography)

Overview

You'll be prepared for a dynamic career using advanced medical imaging technology. You will develop essential clinical reasoning and patient management skills. Learn how to create medical images to diagnose and manage patient health to save and improve lives.

During your studies you will have access to the latest diagnostic radiography technologies. Some of these include plain x-rays, computed tomography (CT), fluoroscopy, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), ultrasound, angiography and mammography.

Practice on campus in our world-class, health sciences precinct and through clinical placement opportunities.

You’ll graduate with the confidence and competence to undertake professional practice as a diagnostic radiographer.

Study Option

  • Tuition Fees
  • Duration206 Weeks
  • IntakeFebruary 2025
  • Study Typecampus
  • Campuses The University of Newcastle (Callaghan)
    New South Wales ( Inc. Sydney )
    University Dr, CALLAGHAN, 2308

Course Structure

You'll develop a strong foundation in physical, biomedical and behavioural sciences.

You will be able to enrol in a range of courses including:

  • anatomy and physiology
  • clinical education
  • patient care
  • clinical techniques and methods
  • medical imaging instrumentation
  • physics and radiation protection

 

2024 Program Handbook

The courses shown above are a guide, and don't reflect the exact year-by-year structure of the program, you should always refer to the program handbook for details of the complete program structure, course requirements and availability.

View program handbook

Career Outcomes

Diagnostic radiographers play an important role in medicine and health care. They contribute significantly to improving community health.

You could work in private or public imaging departments, accident and emergency wards or operating theatres.

Some typical roles include:

  • Diagnostic Radiographer
  • Chief Radiographer
  • Sonographer
  • CT Radiographer
  • MRI Radiographer
  • Mammographer

Academic

Admission to our undergraduate degree programs usually requires successful completion of a senior secondary school qualification similar to the Higher School Certificate (HSC).

Entry Requirement

TOEFL paper-based test score of 589; TOEFL internet based score of 94; IELTS (Academic) score of 7.0; PTE GSE score of 65; Cambridge English: Advanced score of 67.

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